Rashad Rivers, the Covington Police Officer shot and wounded by a suspect who was shot and killed by other police officers, is speaking out for the first time since the shootout that happened outside a motel on Alcovy Road in Newton County. Rivers says he’s on the mend, with his jaw still wired shut from surgery after the shooting. He says he’s looking forward to his return to duty on the Police Department in Covington.
From WSB TV…
A Covington police officer who was shot in the line of duty last month says he’s recovering “fine.”
Officer Rashad Rivers responded to the Oyo Hotel off Alcovy Road for a domestic incident when he was shot in the face. He spent several days in the hospital before being released to continue his recovery at home.
Treyvorius Stodghill, 23, was shot during an exchange of gunfire and died from his injuries.
Before being escorted to his home, Rivers told Channel 2 Action News that he feels “like a new man.”
“Just wanted to let you know that I really, really, really appreciate all the thoughts and prayers,” Rivers said in a video statement on Saturday. “I do have my jaw wired shut, but I am doing fine.”
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